I interview Paul Forchione, who was born with cerebral palsy. It was so severe that the doctors said he would never be able to walk. He shares with us his story of overcoming cerebral palsy and how focusing on his mindset changed the trajectory of his life.
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Mental health resources:
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
SINGAPORE:
TOUCHline (Counselling) – 1800 377 2252
Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline (6389-2222)
Samaritans of Singapore (1800-221-4444)
Silver Ribbon Singapore (6385-3714)
Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre (6445-0400)
HEART @ Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre (6819-9170)
PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection (6555-0390)
Project START (6476-1482)
TRANS SAFE Centre (6449-9088)
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
Distress Centre https://www.dcottawa.on.ca/
They are open 10am to 11pm EST and you can chat by phone or text. Their number is Distress: 613-238-3311 | Crisis: 613-722-6914 or 1-866-996-0991
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre.
